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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
7
The Greensburg Indiana board of health orders citizens to cut and destroy all noxious weeds within ten days. If ignored, the board will remove and destroy the weeds at the property owner’s expense. Order signed by B S White, secretary.
William D. Morris who arrived from Bluffton to head the Boston store wed Miss Rachael Hardwick in Martinsville on Tuesday afternoon. The couple, married by Rev. Harman, will soon return to Greensburg to reside with relatives.
A remedy for sore nipples advises applying Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing and wiping before the next feeding. The salve is touted by many trained nurses and available from all dealers.
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P plans its annual memorial service at 2:30 p m next Sunday in the opera house. Past Grand Chancellor Brown of Illinois will deliver the address, praised as a notable Pythian orator.
A London bill to abolish one third of liquor licenses over fourteen years sparks heated debate. Temperance supporters hail the plan while liquor advocates led by ex Premier Balfour call it robbery. The measure aims to reduce outlets and tighten limits, signaling a potential negotiation path in temperance policy.
The article argues communities removing saloons must provide for displaced men now left behind the bar. It notes saloonkeepers and grocers alike face upheaval and urges action to help workers find new roles and support.
An editorial argues that after breaking old ties, ex-saloonkeepers may reform if given chances to work and support their families. It weighs black and good hands in the liquor trade and suggests letting wives help place former employees in jobs to encourage brighter outcomes.
A Blue Book shows at year start 95 517 on licenses and 29 924 off licenses in England and Wales giving 34 07 licenses per 10 000 people. On licenses fell about 1 580 and off licenses 280. Total drunkenness convictions were 187 803, down 3 621 from 1907 with some county borough increases and unexpected rises in agricultural counties. Wales overall records 190 more convictions.
The piece notes Richard Brinsley Sheridan died in a garret amid ruin and drink. It lists Charles Lamb Edgar Allan Poe and William Pitt the younger as other victims of alcohol and dissipation, reflecting a blunt celebration of decline.
The passage notes that Alexander the Great conquered much by courage and skill but could not govern himself. Within three years after his great conquests he died, overwhelmed by drinking. It portrays his death as the result of alcohol ruling over him and his own lack of self-control.
Ninety percent of Minneapolis saloons are practically controlled by breweries, reflecting a strong local influence of beer growers on the city nightlife and commerce.
An advertisement promotes a small illustrated Bible study book priced at ten cents. It links the work to Israel's Atonement Day types and the higher life, urging purchase from the Bible and Tract Society in Brooklyn.
Notice to bidders calls for sealed proposals in Greensburg Auditor's office for construction and repair of multiple county bridges including the County Line, McCoy, Monfort, Harris City, Hayes, Brown, Shethorn culvert, Shiloh, Joseph Cory and related structures. Bids due by 1:00 pm. bonds required. board may reject all bids.
Notice is hereby given that William E K Robison has been duly appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Decatur County Indiana as executor of the will of James B Robison deceased. The estate is solvent. Dated May 24 1913. 2213
A long list of individuals is presented with a final tag Deceased. The fragment lists many surnames and given names such as Neidivh Hungerford Morrow Harwood Matthews Hurt Laws Newsome Merkel Wiley Hinton Lester Mark Shepherd Plenk Tanner Piatt Crisier Batley Burton Williaon Cantlender Feaster Johnson Hurt Hobertson Williams Ress Swope Whitaker Gardner Pleak Carder Hobertson Stier Javis Tumilty Alley Armstrong Harrison Whipple Stier M. Javis Giertrade Tumilty Alley Koicourt Barclay Armstrong Ward
Lizzie Waltz of Indianapolis sued the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. for 25000 damages. After jurors were chosen the case was settled with the plaintiff taking 1400 and paying her own costs. Attorneys included M C Jenkins for the plaintiff and Bennett Davidson and Osborn Hamilton for the company. Also noted are visits by Hon John W Lovett and family and Mrs Ella Reed Hadley from Anderson and Mrs Laura Cumback of Knights Town, plus local residents to dinner with T H Stevenson’s family. Other visitors included Do Corbett and wife and Dr Harry Hopkins and family at the Dillsboro sanitarium last week.
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